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Defayette Family History

Defayette Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lafayette, Fayette, Dejarnette, Payette, Mayette, Meyette, Jeanette

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Where is the Defayette family from?

You can see how Defayette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defayette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Defayette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Defayette families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Defayette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Defayette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defayette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Defayette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defayette. 100% of Defayette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Defayette women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Defayette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defayette census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Defayette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Defayette. For the veterans among your Defayette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defayette lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Defayette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Defayette in 1951 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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